Farm to Table: Food Systems Metacourse SU21 (ENVS-22000-22001-MC)
ENVS 22000 (22001). FROM FARM TO TABLE: UNDERSTANDING THE FOOD SYSTEM The
purpose of this class is to come to a deeper understanding of the
complex system of the production and consumption of food. We begin on
the farm, discussing the history of American agriculture and the rise of
modern industrial farming. Then we explore some of the alternatives
that have been proposed to industrial farming, including organic farming
and going local. Finally we turn our attention to food itself and
tackle the most basic question of all: what should we eat? [HSS]